Charles (J.R.) was brutally attacked by an individual while taking him home, after a night of drinking, in his cab. J.R. is a super nice guy! Laid back and easy going, a gamer, a huge World of Warcraft nerd, obsessed with knights, castles, medieval armor and swords! Thankfully, the entire. . . . .

Charles (J.R.) was brutally attacked by an individual while taking him home, after a night of drinking, in his cab.

J.R. is a super nice guy! Laid back and easy going, a gamer, a huge World of Warcraft nerd, obsessed with knights, castles, medieval armor and swords!

Thankfully, the entire incident was captured on tape and the local law enforcement is currently looking for the responsible party. The video, though only showing part of the attack has been posed on a local news website, and hopefully will be aired so the scumbag responsible can be put behind bars where he belongs. The video can be seen here; http://www.wect.com/story/19495990/surf-city-cab-driver-attacked

J.R.'s employer has released part of the video and cut it off "before all of the blood". What the video does show, before he starting beating on J.R. he told him was going to smash his glasses in and rip his eyes out. What the video doesn't show, is that after beating him, he made J.R. search the cab for his hat, while saying that he would kill him if he didn't find it. He even left the cab, came back, punched him in the face again and left saying, "I hope you die a slow death."

This man is apparently in the Marine Corp. I hold any Military personnel to a higher standard than this indvidual obviously acted and I believe he should be dually punished for his actions! Also, for making every hard working, self sacrificing individual serving in the military look stunningly bad!

J.R. has 5 broken bones in his face, multiple face fractures including a broken eye socket and the swelling is so bad he can't open his eyes. The doctors are waiting for the swelling to go down to see if he will need a metal plate or not. And if matters weren't bad enough, they do not have insurance. Hence the fundraiser!

Unbeknownst to them, I have started this fundraiser to help with the medical bills and I know Brittany is going to give me an earful for starting this, but they already have a big enough burden without having to worry about the medical bills!

I'm not sure how much the medical bills will be so I'm setting it a bit high I'm sure. So please forgive me!

- Just a Guy with a Moustache

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Charles (J.R.) was brutally attacked by an individual while taking him home, after a night of drinking, in his cab.

J.R. is a super nice guy! Laid back and easy going, a gamer, a huge World of Warcraft nerd, obsessed with knights, castles, medieval armor and swords!

Thankfully, the entire incident was captured on tape and the local law enforcement is currently looking for the responsible party. The video, though only showing part of the attack has been posed on a local news website, and hopefully will be aired so the scumbag responsible can be put behind bars where he belongs. The video can be seen here; http://www.wect.com/story/19495990/surf-city-cab-driver-attacked

J.R.'s employer has released part of the video and cut it off "before all of the blood". What the video does show, before he starting beating on J.R. he told him was going to smash his glasses in and rip his eyes out. What the video doesn't show, is that after beating him, he made J.R. search the cab for his hat, while saying that he would kill him if he didn't find it. He even left the cab, came back, punched him in the face again and left saying, "I hope you die a slow death."

This man is apparently in the Marine Corp. I hold any Military personnel to a higher standard than this indvidual obviously acted and I believe he should be dually punished for his actions! Also, for making every hard working, self sacrificing individual serving in the military look stunningly bad!

J.R. has 5 broken bones in his face, multiple face fractures including a broken eye socket and the swelling is so bad he can't open his eyes. The doctors are waiting for the swelling to go down to see if he will need a metal plate or not. And if matters weren't bad enough, they do not have insurance. Hence the fundraiser!

Unbeknownst to them, I have started this fundraiser to help with the medical bills and I know Brittany is going to give me an earful for starting this, but they already have a big enough burden without having to worry about the medical bills!

I'm not sure how much the medical bills will be so I'm setting it a bit high I'm sure. So please forgive me!

This goes out to everyone who has been giving; we appreciate you so very much. You've raised 4000 dollars in a week. That's insane and amazing.

This part is specific to those of you who were able to attend today's fundraiser in Surf City:

I wanted to do this at the Brass at the end of the fundraiser but I'm not a strong public speaker but I am a strong public facebooker so here goes: I want to thank everyone who came out, everyone who organized the event, everyone who donated, and the entire community that is Topsail Island. In less than a week you pulled off a miracle and pretty much bitch-slapped the tragedy that happened. I want you all to know that Charles (JR), Brittany, and myself are eternally grateful for you.

Charles made it out of surgery like a champ. He will not require any more surgery and the rest of his face should be healed in about 6 weeks. He is in a lot of pain but we're hoping that becomes less as time goes on.

Charles' surgery is scheduled for 10:30 tomorrow (9/13) morning. He will require two titanium plates to reconnect his eye socket and cheekbone. His other fractures should be able to heal without more plates or surgery.

Also the assault charge for the suspect has been increased to a felony. The hope of true justice in this case seems more and more likely.

Thank you all for reading and I will update again following his surgery tomorrow.

I know most people have found this fundraiser page from our Facebook group but for those that aren't members there we wanted to give you guys an update. Charles is in Raleigh for the next few days and will be receiving facial reconstructive surgery on Thurday at UNC CH Medical. I will post an update on his condition after the surgery. Also I just wanted to say WOW. Over $2,000 in three days. You people are amazing and I can speak for Charles in saying that we thank you and love you so much. I also wanted to thank the people who have posted this to reddit as well as the many redditors who have donated.

As I've said, I'll post an update following surgery on Thursday on his condition.

Jr went to the nose, ear and throat specialist today and the news is not good; he will require surgery at Duke or UNC Chapel Hill for metal plates for the severity of the fractures in his face. He may also require his jaw wired shut if it does not heal correctly.

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Get well soon friend.

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Posted On Sep 27, 2012

Hope everything is well!!!

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Posted On Sep 23, 2012

Best Wishes for a speedy recovery from a fellow Topsail Islander.

Guest

Posted On Sep 18, 2012

Get better soon!!

Guest

Posted On Sep 18, 2012

Guess you will be going to one hell of a party with Bail Money and Gene Gregory with special guest (Matt Bowlin) when it happens. Dont forget to wear the %92%93HAT and hope that you have a speedy and well deserved recovery..%94%94TopsulIsland(as we locals say it) are your family and we do take care of our own.

We've ridden Island Taxi multiple times and that was a horrific incident. We'd like to support this effort to raise funds.

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Posted On Sep 16, 2012

Hi Charles,
I sent you a message. I suppose it will not show immediately.
In short, we love and care about you. Please know there are many good people in this world. I am so sorry about what you are suffering.
K

Dear Charles and family,
My husband and I own a beach house on Topsail Island where we spend many peaceful and happy times. We are shocked about what happened to you. We made a donation and hope it will make a difference. Please know we care about you very much and love you and your family, even though we had never met.
Please stay strong and know many people love and support you.
K and Z

No decent man should have to endure this, especially when trying to earn a living and help people get home safely. Be proud of who you are and don't let this incident keep you from getting back out there and enjoying so much life ahead of you!

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This goes out to everyone who has been giving; we appreciate you so very much. You've raised 4000 dollars in a week. That's insane and amazing.
This part is specific to those of you who were able to attend today's fundraiser in Surf City:
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Charles made it out of surgery like a champ. He will not require any more surgery and the rest of his face should be healed in about 6 weeks. He is in a lot of pain but we're hoping that becomes less as time goes on.
Thanks again everyone for your s…

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